The cheapest and fastest buses from Brighton to Swansea
Cheapest price
$37
Average price
$39
Fastest journey
7 h 23 m
Average duration
12 h 9 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
279 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Brighton to Swansea is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brighton to Swansea will cost around $39 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $37.
Of the 3 buses that leave Brighton for Swansea on Wed, Jan 28, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jan 28 the direct buses cover the 279 km distance in an average of 12 h 9 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 23 m .
On Wed, Jan 28 the slowest buses will take 14 h 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Brighton to Swansea
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brighton to Swansea among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 22m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €17, and a train costs an average of €48.
Distance: 173 miles (279 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
€25 Average price Cheapest | €72 Average price |
7h 34m Average total duration 7h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 52m Average total duration Fastest 4h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Brighton to Swansea Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:41AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 8h09 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:12AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 7h38 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:12AM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 8h43 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $113 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:12AM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 7h58 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:12AM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 8h23 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $113 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:12PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 7h53 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:12PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 8h08 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $113 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:57PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 7h23 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $109 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:12PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 7h38 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:27PM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 7h33 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $113 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:37PM | Arrival Time 02:50AM | Duration 7h13 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:47PM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 7h23 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 14h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $34 |
Live departures
Brighton to Swansea bus times
The table below shows live departures for Brighton to Swansea buses for today, Tuesday, January 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX025 · NX201 | On time 4:00 AM Brighton, Preston Circus | 8h20 | 12:20 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX025 · NX201 | On time 5:41 AM Brighton, Preston Circus | 8h09 | 1:50 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:05 AM Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station | 9h50 | 5:55 PM Swansea, University Bay Campus | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:05 AM Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station | 10h00 | 6:05 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX025 · NX201 | On time 8:12 AM Brighton, Preston Circus | 7h38 | 3:50 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:15 AM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 9h50 | 6:05 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:15 AM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 9h40 | 5:55 PM Swansea, University Bay Campus | 1 transfer | |
NX025 · NX202 | 9:12 AM Brighton, Preston Circus | 8h43 | 5:55 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX025 · NX201 | On time 10:12 AM Brighton, Preston Circus | 7h58 | 6:10 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX025 · NX202 | 11:12 AM Brighton, Preston Circus | 8h23 | 7:35 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:45 AM Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station | 10h00 | 9:45 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:45 AM Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station | 9h50 | 9:35 PM Swansea, University Bay Campus | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:55 AM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 9h50 | 9:45 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:55 AM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 9h40 | 9:35 PM Swansea, University Bay Campus | 1 transfer | |
NX025 · NX201 | On time 12:12 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 7h53 | 8:05 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX025 · NX202 | 1:12 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 8h08 | 9:20 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX025 · NX201 | 2:57 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 7h23 | 10:20 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX025 · NX201 | On time 4:12 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 7h38 | 11:50 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX025 · NX202 | 6:27 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 7h33 | 2:00 AM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX025 · NX201 | On time 7:37 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 7h13 | 2:50 AM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:00 PM Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station | 9h30 | 5:30 AM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:00 PM Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station | 9h20 | 5:20 AM Swansea, University Bay Campus | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:10 PM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 9h20 | 5:30 AM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:10 PM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 9h10 | 5:20 AM Swansea, University Bay Campus | 1 transfer | |
NX025 · NX201 | 9:47 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 7h23 | 5:10 AM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX025 · NX507 | 10:50 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 14h30 | 1:20 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Brighton to Swansea
Buses from Brighton to Swansea run on average 14 times per day, taking around 7h 4m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $22 (€17) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:25, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 173 miles (279 km) distance in 9h 30m.
Distance 173 miles (279 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price $22 (€17) |
Buses per day 14 |
Fastest bus 9h 30m |
First bus 00:25 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Bus providers: National Express from Brighton to SwanseaYou can travel by bus between Brighton to Swansea with National Express for as low as $22 (€17). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Brighton to Swansea
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brighton to Swansea by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Swansea, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
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- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
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- 10€ per additional bag.
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